U3A Genealogy

May 15th 2012

YourInformation

Find itYourself

Known Relatives Information

Ask them

New relatives Information

Genes Reunited

BMDInformation

CensusInformation

ParishRegisters

Information

Other SourcesOf

Information

CENSUSES

CIVIL BMDRECORDS

About 1840

PARISHRECORDS

GENES REUNITED

GENUKI , FHS, GOONS, ETC

GOOGLE, ROOTSWEB and OTHER LISTS

Ancestry.co.ukLDS 1881

Findmypast.com

FreeBMDAncestry

Findmypast.comUKBMD

Local BMDsites

LDS Microfiche

LDS Family Search

Welcome• Welcome• A short video on Irish surnames• http://video.about.com/genealogy/How-to-Unco

ver-Irish-Heritage-With-Surnames.htm• Blog update• Scotland’s Old Parish Registers• Finding people in the National Archives• The Workhouse• Comparing Genealogy Software

Scotland's Old Parish Registers: How to Access, Use, and Interpret

• Learn how to access, use, and correctly interpret the information found in the christening, marriage, and burial registers of the established Church of Scotland. See examples of problems to watch for, clues given for further research, and what to do when your ancestor is not found.

• https://familysearch.org/learningcenter/lesson/scotlands-old-parish-registers-how-to-access-use-and-interpret/316

Interested in Devon?

• a Genealogical Miscellany• Look at what is hidden in a simple family

history website!

• http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~terryw/

Did you notice this at the top?

The WorkhouseThe Workhouse often evokes the grim Victorian world of Oliver Twist, but its story is a fascinating mix of social history, politics, economics and architecture. This site is dedicated to the workhouse — its buildings, inmates, staff and administrators, even its poets...

• http://www.workhouses.org.uk/

• http://www.workhouses.org.uk/

The Workhouse

• http://www.rushdenheritage.co.uk/genealogy/WorkhouseIntro.html4

• http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/IRworkhouse.children.htm

• http://www.judandk.force9.co.uk/workhouse.html

• http://www.genuki.org.uk/big/eng/Paupers/

The Workhouse• http://www.londonlives.org/static/Workhous

es.jsp• http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-136

9746/Dickens-darent-tell-truth-real-Oliver-Twist-workhouses.html

• http://www.epsomandewellhistoryexplorer.org.uk/WorkhouseEpsom.html

• http://www.findmypast.co.uk/content/manchester-collection/workhouse-registers.html

The Workhouse

• http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~todmordenandwalsden/workhouse.htm

• http://www.proni.gov.uk/index/exhibitions_talks_and_events/from_north_to_south_online/the_workhouse_orphans.htm

• http://www.machadoink.com/The%20Workhouse.htm

The Workhouse

Is anyone willing to undertake a review of the Workhouse information covered in these websites and summarise findings to the Group at a future meeting?

Genealogy Software Comparison

Genealogy Software“Millions of people have adopted genealogy as a hobby and even as a passion. People discover a sense of self-identity and family pride through uncovering their family's legacy. Genealogical research of your ancestral roots can bring your current family together by creating a project to which everyone can contribute. Whatever your reason for researching the past, genealogy software can become your most valuable tool. We found our top genealogy software products, Family Tree Maker, Legacy and RootsMagic 2011 to be especially valuable.”

Genealogy Software

• In the site below you'll find articles on genealogy and comprehensive reviews on genealogy software that will help you make an informed decision on which software is right for you. At TopTenREVIEWS We Do the Research So You Don't Have To.™

• http://genealogy-software-review.toptenreviews.com/

Things to look for• Feature Set

Genealogy software should include all of the features necessary to research and organize your family tree including reports, charts, searching capabilities, web access and insightful ways to store data.

• Ease of UseOne of the most important features in genealogy software is its user-friendliness, meaning it's easy for beginners and experienced computer users alike. The program should be well organized and easy to navigate.

Things to look for• Reporting & Publishing

The genealogy software should have a good selection of reporting and publishing features, including many different charts and many different export options for sharing your discoveries.

• Help/DocumentationThe genealogy software developer should provide ample help in the form of FAQs, email and phonesupport, online course and product tutorials so anyone can learn to use the program and conveniently access customer support.

Genealogy SoftwareIs anyone willing to undertake a review of the genealogy software covered in this website and summarise findings to the Group at a future meeting?